| Component | Paper I (Intelligence & Reasoning) | Paper II (Subject Knowledge) | |-----------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------| | | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes | | Total Marks | 100 marks | 100 marks | | Question Types | Multiple-choice (4 options) | Multiple-choice (4 options) | | Primary Focus | Logic, IQ, spatial reasoning, pattern recognition | Mathematics, Sinhala/Tamil language, Environment (Science & Social) |
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination (commonly known as the "5 Shishyathwa Vibhaga") is a competitive national exam in Sri Lanka administered by the Department of Examinations, Ministry of Education. It is taken by students at the end of the primary cycle (Grade 5) to determine eligibility for admission to centrally recognized secondary schools (National Schools and Provincial Schools with advanced facilities). grade 5 scholarship exam past papers 2012
For Sinhala/Tamil medium students, the 2012 paper tested: | Component | Paper I (Intelligence & Reasoning)
| User Type | Suggested Approach | |-----------|--------------------| | | Attempt Paper I & II under exam conditions; review errors using answer keys (available from Dept. of Examinations or Edupub.gov.lk). | | Parent/Tutor | Use 2012 paper as a diagnostic test; focus on reasoning section if student scores below 70/100 in Paper I. | | School Teacher | Compare 2012 with 2020+ papers to show evolution from memory-based to competency-based assessment. | of Examinations or Edupub
: The exam typically includes 100 questions covering subjects like Mathematics, General Science, General Knowledge, and Reasoning. Review Recent Trends